Oxford Repeats as Calhoun County Volleyball Champion Behind Thomas, Bonilla
Led by two-time MVP Thomas and outstanding defensive player Bonilla, Oxford finishes strong to repeat as Calhoun County volleyball champion. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Wendy McKibbin lives in the here and now. If she errs on a side, it’s understatement. That’s why the veteran Oxford coach genuinely doesn’t know how many Calhoun County volleyball […]
Alexandria, Oxford Set for Calhoun County Volleyball Championship Rematch
Top seed Alexandria, defending champion and No. 2 Oxford advance to rematch of last year’s county final. Calhoun County Tournament SATURDAY, Oct. 3 At Wellborn High School No. 5 Jacksonville def. No. 12 Saks No. 4 Pleasant Valley def. No. 13 Wellborn No. 6 Donoho def. No. 11 Jacksonville Christian No. 8 Piedmont def. No. […]
Area High School Sports Schedule for Oct. 5-10
Sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 5-Oct. 10. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Oct. 9 Alexandria at Anniston Lincoln at Central-Clay Cherokee County at Sardis Cleburne County at Handley Decatur Heritage at Coosa Christian Glencoe at Holly Pond Hokes Bluff at Vinemont Leeds at […]
Hughston’s Clutch Finish Powers LeCroy-Hughston to Back-to-Back Sunny King Titles
Hughston’s clutch putt on No. 15, eagle No. 17 key his and LeCroy’s late rally to win 48th Sunny King Charity Classic. By Joe Medley ANNISTON — Jacob LeCroy warned everyone. After starring in his and partner Harrion Hughston’s historic 19-under-par round at Cider Ridge during Saturday’s second round of the 48th Sunny King Charity […]
Jacksonville to Appeal Football Sanctions to AHSAA Central Board
Turned down at the District 6 level, Jacksonville officials eye appeal of football sanctions to AHSAA’s Central Board. By Joe Medley Jacksonville’s appeal of AHSAA penalties for the school’s football program was denied at the District 6 level on Wednesday, so school officials will take their appeal to the Central Board on Oct. 8. Jacksonville […]
Wellborn Wins Thriller Over Ohatchee; Alexandria, Cleburne County Stay Unbeaten
Wellborn, Ohatchee add another classic to growing rivalry. Beason, Wheeler lead Alexandria past Central-Clay, White Plains has first three-game winning streak in 15 years, and Cleburne County 6-0 for first time in 19 years. Jacksonville, Westbrook and Hokes Bluff roll. (Will be updated as details from more games become available) This week’s scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. […]
Piedmont Bounces Back With 42-14 Region Win Over Pleasant Valley
Piedmont learned from loss to Alexandria, rolled to another region victory, against Pleasant Valley, 42-14. This week’s scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. 1 Loachapoka 49, Woodland 7 FRIDAY, Oct. 2 Alexandria 32, Central-Clay 14, FINAL Jacksonville 58, Anniston 16, FINAL Scottsboro 27, Cherokee County 9, FINAL Cleburne County 50, Childersburg 6, FINAL Tuscaloosa Academy 48, Donoho 0, […]
Alabama High School Football Scores: Week 7 Results from Across the State
This week’s high school football scores from around Alabama, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. THURSDAY, Oct. 1 Appalachian 37, Gaylesville 14 Austin 54, East Limestone 12 Bayshore Chr. 40, Snook 20 Billingsley 30, Red Level 16 Briarwood 56, St. John Paul II 7 Brooks 47, West Point 21 BTW-Tuskegee 33, Beulah 27 […]
Calhoun County Tournament Semifinals Set for Saturday at Wellborn
The Calhoun County Tournament will play through the semifinals today at Wellborn. Click link and refresh for up-to-date results. Calhoun County Tournament SATURDAY, Oct. 3 At Wellborn High School No. 5 Jacksonville def. No. 12 Saks No. 4 Pleasant Valley def. No. 13 Wellborn No. 6 Donoho def. No. 11 Jacksonville Christian No. 8 Piedmont […]
Jacksonville Coaches, Players’ Families Sue AHSAA Over Football Penalties
Suspended coaches, families of players ruled inligible sue AHSAA, seeking to stop penalties, receive compensatory damages. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — While Jacksonville High School officials seek to appeal stiff penalties handed down by the Alabama High School Athletic Association last week, individuals directly impacted have filed a lawsuit. A filing made in U.S. District […]